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gold5000000 · 04-15-2011, 08:27 AM

I was helping my friend compress the springs for his new shocks for the lift kit he is putting. He had 2 spring compressors on it, and i was tightening one down with the impact gun when it decided to let go. He is short on cash and really doesn't want to bring the springs to a shop and have them compress them even though I think that is his best and maybe only option right now.

I figured i would ask, if he has any other options other than having a shop put the spring and shock assembly together for him?

Russell James · 04-15-2011, 10:15 AM

I'd have someone with the correct special tool do it. It has three arms that come out into the springs, and you have to cover those arms with heater hose to prevent chipping the coating on the springs. If the coating is damaged on those springs, they are a throw away.

Epitaph · 04-15-2011, 12:24 PM

Surely you could find someone on a forum (from CT) that can help. Just take a look around.

04-15-2011, 08:27 AM	#1
gold5000000 Drives: n/a Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ridgefield, CT Posts: 520	Lifting a Trailblazer I was helping my friend compress the springs for his new shocks for the lift kit he is putting. He had 2 spring compressors on it, and i was tightening one down with the impact gun when it decided to let go. He is short on cash and really doesn't want to bring the springs to a shop and have them compress them even though I think that is his best and maybe only option right now. I figured i would ask, if he has any other options other than having a shop put the spring and shock assembly together for him? __________________ Chevy by heat, ford by wallet, american all the way: 2005 Mustang GT CAI, LOng tube headers, x pipe, Xcaliber tuner, Short throw shifter, Shaker 1000, American Racing Rims front:245 rear:285, Custom Red Stripes, 4.10 Rear, Tinted Windows, 325 rwhp, 320 rwtq

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04-15-2011, 10:15 AM	#2
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	I'd have someone with the correct special tool do it. It has three arms that come out into the springs, and you have to cover those arms with heater hose to prevent chipping the coating on the springs. If the coating is damaged on those springs, they are a throw away.

04-15-2011, 12:24 PM	#3
Epitaph Custom User Title Drives: Fast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 550	Surely you could find someone on a forum (from CT) that can help. Just take a look around.